The University of California Office of the President invites comments on revisions to the Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential UC Presidential Policy. This ...

Experts researching advancements in artificial intelligence are now warning that AI models could create the next "enhanced pathogens capable of causing major epidemics or even pandemics." The ...

The U.S. Government has established a new policy for the oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (PEPP) that will take effect on May 6, 2025.

Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) is life sciences research that, based on current understanding, can be reasonably anticipated to provide knowledge, information, products, or technologies that ...

On May 6, 2025, the United States Government will implement a new policy addressing Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens of Enhanced Pandemic Potential (PEPP). This policy supersedes the ...

The White House released new policy guidance Monday to aid federal agencies when deciding whether to fund research that could potentially increase a pathogen’s virulence or transmissibility. According ...

A new policy affecting all federally funded life sciences research involving biological agents, toxins or pandemic risks from enhanced or extinct pathogens takes effect May 6. To ensure the University ...